Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

SALSA

2270 VINDALE RD · TAVARES · Lake County · FL 32778

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3373412
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8441908
DBPR license4501973

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#5High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. – raw beef stored over raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – white cutting board on salsa station

#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. – Hans sink at front bar

#9Intermediate41-04-4

Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. – WD40 stored on bottom shelf at prep station **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. – bottle of water stored on prep table in kitchen area.

#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. – microwave on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.